MSL 2019: Match 15, Cape Town Blitz vs Paarl Rocks: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 15th Match of Mzansi Super League 2019 will be played between the Cape Town Blitz and Paarl Rocks at Newlands in Cape Town.

The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (01:30 PM IST) (08:00 AM GMT). It can be watched live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD. Live streaming will be available on Sony LIV and FanCode in India.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

The Nelson Mandela Bay Giants stunned the Cape Town Blitz in their previous encounter by chasing down a steep target. As a result, the team lost its second game this season. Even though they are still second on the points table, the Blitz have got a few concerns around their NRR. They will want to improve upon that when they host the Paarl Rocks for their upcoming game.

The Paarl Rocks won two out of four games and lost one while the other was washed out. In their previous outing, they managed to whizz past the Jozi Stars with easy and registered a four-wicket victory. However, this will be their first test away from home this season and they’d like to come out in flying colours.

Weather Report

It will be a cold morning in Cape Town with high humidity levels. There will be a gentle breeze blowing around throughout this game and a good cloud cover as well.

Pitch Condition/Report:

In the only game that was played this season, the Newlands track seemed to be good for batting. However, the bowlers needn’t get disappointed. There is a good amount of assistance on offer for them if they are disciplined and hit the right areas.

Average first innings score: 183 (Only game played at the Newlands in MSL 2019)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Cape Town Blitz:

Quinton de Kock (C & WK), Janneman Malan, Marques Ackerman, Liam Livingstone, Asif Ali, George Linde,  Wahab Riaz, Dale Steyn, Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala, Gregory Mahlokwana.

Bench: Khwezi Gumede, Aviwe Mgijima, Vernon Philander, David Bedingham.

Paarl Rocks

Henry Davids, Cameron Delport, Faf du Plessis (C), James Vince, Dwaine Pretorius, Hardus Viljoen, Mangaliso Mosehle (wk), Isuru Udana, Kerwin Mungroo, Bjorn Fortuin, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Bench: Ferisco Adams, Sibonelo Makhanya, Kyle Verreynne, Thando Ntini.

Top Picks:

Quinton de Kock is your best wicket-keeping option even though he hasn’t performed as expected in the tournament. Janneman Malan and James Vince are good picks for your Dream11 Fantasy team. Apart from them, you must have all the three below-mentioned all-rounders in both your teams. Dale Steyn is one of the top picks from the bowlers.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Liam Livingstone, George Linde, Janneman Malan

Vice-Captain Options – James Vince, Dwaine Pretorius, Quinton de Kock

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Quinton de Kock

Batters – Janneman Malan, Marques Ackerman, Faf du Plessis, James Vince (vc)

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone (c), Dwaine Pretorius, George Linde

Bowlers – Dale Steyn, Sisanda Magala, Tabraiz Shamsi

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Quinton de Kock

Batters – Janneman Malan, Henry Davids, James Vince

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone, George Linde (c), Dwaine Pretorius (vc)

Bowlers – Dale Steyn, Sisanda Magala, Wahab Riaz, Tabraiz Shamsi

Expert Advice:

Faf du Plessis hasn’t been at his best in this edition of the tournament. Keeping his current form in mind, it is better to pick him in just one of your Dream11 Fantasy sides.

Probable Winners:

Cape Town Blitz are expected to win this game.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.